DDE FEATURED SPORTS OF THE WEEK:

• Wednesday, May 3rd: Track & Field, 5:30pm DDE vs CTB @ FTHS
• Thursday, May 4th: Softball, 3:30pm DDE vs Wall @ Catena Field
• Friday, May 5th: Baseball, 7:00pm DDE vs CTB @ MJT Park

Let's show our DDE Pride and support our athletes during our schoolwide Black & Gold Spirit Days Wednesday, Thursday, Friday this week AND be sure to come to the games/meet!!

Hope to see you there!

For a comprehensive view of all sports, activities, and events use the DDE Calendar of Events.

DDE is excited to announce CAREER DAY 2023 where students will be exposed to a wide variety of career possibilities.

Our guests will present in a small group setting as well as in a larger career fair-type setting. The event will take place the morning of May 11, 2023 beginning at 8:00am. We are looking for volunteers to take part in this exciting day. If you are interested, please take a moment to complete our CAREER DAY FORM. A member of our Career Day Committee will reach out shortly, thereafter.

NEW! Have you ever wanted to give an Eisenhower Staff Member a quick note of appreciation! Here's your chance. Help us acknowledge and celebrate all the amazing staff at DDE. Take a moment each week to let us know who you would like to see celebrated. It could be any staff member! Simply complete this FORM.

Each week we will share a trivia question with you

based on what your General is learning at Eisenhower!

Test your knowledge to see how you would fare

in your General’s footsteps each day!

(Answer can be found at the bottom of the Generals’ Update.)

GRADE 6 ELA

What is the prefix in the word misunderstand and what does the prefix mean?

8th GRADE DANCE

Thursday, June 8th

Bella Vista Country Club

100 School Road, Marlboro

6:00-9:00pm

Cost is $40.00 per student

Credit Card payments accepted through the PTO website:

https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/Programs

To pay by check, please use the link to the form below.

Make checks payable to DDE PTO

DANCE FORM

Forms & Payment must be received by 5/5

GRADUATION

Thursday, June 15th

6:00pm at Freehold Township High School

CHAPERONES NEEDED

Parents from ALL GRADE LEVELS are welcome!

8th GRADE DANCE

Thursday, June 8th

Bella Vista Country Club

100 School Road, Marlboro

6:00-9:00pm

2 Shifts Available

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

To sign up, please email ctzoulis@gmail.com.

Include which shift you would like to attend.

Thank you in advance!

PTO Weekly Newsletter 4/26/23

The Book Fair is returning to DDE May 8th to 10th! NEW DATES!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming. Classes will be scheduled to visit the fair between May 9th to 11th in the STEAM Center. Be on the look-out for the preview flyer distributed in class. If you miss the Fair at school, books can be ordered online at:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eisenhowermiddleschool11

(Online Book Fair open from May 9th to the 18th)

Please note: Starting July 1, 2022, student purchases at the Book Fair are taxed at the NJ

rate of 6.625%. Please take this into account when planning for your purchase.

Volunteers needed! We need your help!

To volunteer your time at the fair, please sign up now using the following link:

(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AAAAF2FA2F58-book)

Helping hands are needed for set-up, book sales during the day, and break-down of the fair. Thanks in advance for making the Book Fair a success!

Questions? Please email Maria Sorensen at maria.d.sorensen@icloud.com

Bagel Sales - Every Friday

$3.00/bagel

$1.00/water

Please visit the PTO website to connect with them and see what is happening. https://ddepto.membershiptoolkit.com/

DON'T DELAY ~ ORDER TODAY!

Only 50 copies left!!!

The 2022-2023 Yearbooks are now available for sale.

The cost is $50. Use the link below to order:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05101500

If you have technology issues, please email Mr. Goldstein at sgoldstein@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us.

Just a reminder that we have revised our procedures regarding Covid-19. Students that come to school displaying symptoms consistent with Covid-19, will be sent home by the nurse.

Regardless of diagnosis, students should remain home until fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication and no vomiting for 24 hours.

Please refer to the 2022-2023 COVID-19 Procedures Acknowledgement posted in your Genesis Parent Portal.

The district uses the Mealtime System for school lunches. Please see LUNCH LETTER from the Assistant Business Administrator regarding school lunches.

FREE & REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM

Applications must be completed each year for the Free & Reduced Lunch Program. If you haven't already done so, please complete the 2022-2023 application. Any lunch charges incurred after the expiration date are your responsibility. These forms are also to be used by new applicants. You may apply in 2 ways (English & Spanish forms available):

• Apply ONLINE through the district's website. OR,
• For printable applications use this link: PAPER COPIES

Please see this valuable resource from the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County for helpful strategies in supporting your child's mental health.

BETTER TOGETHER

• Monday, May 8th to Wednesday, May 9th: Book Fair
• Tuesday, May 9th: Board of Ed Meeting 7:00pm
• Thursday, May 11th: Career Day at DDE
• Thursday, May 25th: Back in Black/Chorus Concert

To see your child's Genesis Parent Portal in another language:

1. Sign into Genesis.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
3. Look in the bottom left corner where you will see the prompt to select the language, as pictured here.

Puede traducir este boletín a otro idioma. Haga clic en el boletín y haga clic en el botón de traducción que se parece a la imagen aquí.

The mission statement of the Eisenhower Middle School is to encourage children to reach their unique potential and to empower them to become lifelong learners.

Website: http://dde.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Location: 279 Burlington Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-431-3910
Twitter: @ftsdde

• 2022-2023 District Calendar
• 2023-2024 District Calendar
• 2023-2024 District Calendar (Spanish)
• Freehold Township School District Website

CORRECT ANSWER:

mis- *It means wrongly or badly.